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The team of researchers from George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard Univeristy, Gallaudet University and Catholic University of America.

GW Engineering Leads D.C. Universities in Building Capacity for the Design of Neuromorphic Materials and Devices

February 15, 2024

Researchers from GW Engineering are leading a strong team of scientists from the Washington D.C.-Metro area to address challenges in emerging electronic and sensing devices with the help of a $1M DEPSCoR capacity-building grant.

Testing pendulum shear wall concept at GW High Bay Structural Laboratory

Damage Free Structural System to Resist Large Magnitude Natural Hazards

February 13, 2024

Professor Silva is leading a collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative construction concept that can result in systems performing damage free despite extreme hazards.

Prof. Zara's quad sheet explaining his research both in and out of the lab

A Tale of Two Topics: Innovating Medical Imaging and Broadening Access to Research

February 9, 2024

Professor Jason Zara exemplifies the diverse research interests of GW Engineering faculty through his two vastly different research thrusts, innovating medical imaging and broadening access to undergraduate research.

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THE STATE OF

ENGINEERING for women

WiE

GW Engineering beats the national average for women pursuing engineering degrees. 

 

24.5%

National Average,
undergraduate women
in engineering
( source: ASEE 2020
Engineering By
The Numbers )

47%

Women in the GW Engineering
Undergraduate class 
of 2026
(source: GW Engineering)

28%

National Average, graduate women in engineering,
( source: ASEE 2020 Engineering By The Numbers)

34%

Women enrolled as GW Engineering On-Campus graduate students (source: GW Engineering Data)